by Tom Graham | Oct 4, 2023
by Tom Graham | Oct 4, 2023
DERMIS The dermis is the thickest layer of the skin. It ranges in thickness from 2-4mm and tends to be very thick on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet and thin in areas such as the eyelids. It is also thicker on the back (posterior) than the front...
by Tom Graham | Oct 4, 2023
by Tom Graham | Oct 4, 2023
NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION The colour of skin can relate to emotion and give clues to physical wellbeing. Paleness may be the result of a decreased blood supply to the skin or from fear or shock. Skin flushing or blushing is a response that occurs with embarrassment or...
by Tom Graham | Oct 4, 2023
METABOLISM Your browser does not support the video tag. Synthesis of Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) In the presence of ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun, 7-Dehydrocholesterol is converted into vitamin D. Vitamin D circulates in the blood and is used in the...